Livestock Farmers

Livestock Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise livestock.

What the job involves

• Breeding and raising livestock for the production of honey, meat, milk, skins, eggs and wool

• Monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock

• Providing pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels

• Moving livestock to optimise feeding opportunities

• Organising and conducting farming operations such as catching, drenching and milking livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce

• Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder

• Maintaining fences, equipment and water supply systems

• Organising the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce

• Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly

• Managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management

• May select, train and supervise staff and contractors